RANCHO DEL MAR HIGH (CONTINUATION)

Rancho del Mar High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified school district, located in Rolling Hills, CA with about 58 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, Rancho del Mar High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rancho del Mar High School is a specialized "continuation" high school located in Rolling Hills, California, within the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, Rancho del Mar is designed to provide a flexible, personalized educational environment for students who may need an alternative path to graduation. Its primary mission is to offer a supportive setting where students can earn credits at their own pace, address specific academic hurdles, and receive the individualized attention necessary to succeed and eventually earn their high school diplomas.

The school is characterized by its small, intimate campus atmosphere, which fosters strong relationships between students and staff. By maintaining smaller class sizes, Rancho del Mar is able to provide targeted academic interventions and social-emotional support that might not be as readily available in a larger school setting. The program is specifically structured to help students who have fallen behind in credits or who require a different instructional approach to thrive, ensuring that every student remains on a viable trajectory toward post-secondary education or vocational goals.

For more information, contact Rancho del Mar High (Continuation) at (310) 377-6691 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.